| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $35.37 | 3.514% | $36.6129 | $36.61 | $36.60 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $108.92 | 9.845% | $119.6432 | $119.64 | $119.65 | $119.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.57 | 12.675% | $44.5855 | $44.59 | $44.60 | $44.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.81 | 12.596% | $119.1378 | $119.14 | $119.15 | $119.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.76 | 12.643% | $56.0512 | $56.05 | $56.05 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $180.66 | 8.771% | $196.5057 | $196.51 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.84 | 13.432% | $16.8333 | $16.83 | $16.85 | $16.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $534.93 | $589.3696 | $589.37 | $589.40 | $589.30 | |